I’ve been able to look at the world differently from three continents practically. I’ve always lived between India and the U.S. When I married Mahmood I became a daughter-in-law of Africa. That really changed my...

There’s nothing universal about Indian families except that the family itself is deeply important across the country. It’s sort of the fabric and anchor of our country.

‘Salaam Bombay’ didn’t put a halo on the poor. Instead, it said that they will teach us how to live.

I am still attracted to stories about people who are considered to be on the outside of society. I still seek inspiration from those stories.